Rajasthan, better
known as the land of the kings in India is the most colorful state
of India with its majestic forts and palaces, will dazzle every
tourist with whimsical charm, golden deserts. There are plenty of
historic cities, incredible fortresses, breathtaking palaces that's
attracts visitors from all parts of the world. Rajasthan is one of
India's prime tourist destinations. This diverse state is the home
to rajputs who ruled this part of India for over 1000 years.
There are many places in Rajasthan that attracts travelers form far
and wide, such as pushkar fair (biggest cattle fair india) and the
desert city of jaisalmer. Jaipur (also known as 'pink city') is most
popular city in Rajasthan and can dazzle a tourist with forts and
places like hawa mahal, city palace, nahargarh fort. Rajasthan is a
very rich state in history and monumental splendor.
Rajasthan is famous for its land of Rajputs or in other words as the
land of kings (Raothan or Rajasthan). But we cannot forget that
Rajasthan is the longest state in india in terms of area - the
Aravillis forming its middle rib separate two absolutely distinct
geographical homes. On the west and north-west of the Aravillis is
the Thar or the greater Marwar, the desert where it is mostly level
country. Rajasthan rainfall does not exceed 254 mm. vegetation is
thorny and stunted and open scrub and sand and sand dunes abound.
Rajasthan state capital is Jaipur. To the south and south-east of
the Aravillis, Rill-spurs, slope down towards tablelands scared by
valleys. The rainfall rises to 508 mm and above. Tree clusters merge
into true jungle and rock and alluvium alternate
Rajasthan has most number of heritage hotels and palaces in India.
The most renowned are udaipur's beautiful lake palace hotel and shiv
niwas palace hotel, jaipur's rambagh palace and the umaid bhawan
palace in jodhpur. In addition to hotels & palaces are the havelis (
traditional mansions) Rajasthan is also very famous for its
handicrafts all over the world. |
